32288-013: Road Improvement

Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview

Description

The objective of the Project is to undertake improvements on the East-West Highway, including resurfacing, construction of line drainage and slope protection works. Because the Project road is the only east-west link, the country will benefit from improved transport accessibility, savings in road maintenance costs and reduction in vehicle operating costs. The Project will also: (i) encourage private sector participation and assist in the development of the domestic contracting and consulting ... Read More

Country

Bhutan

Project Number

32288-013

Type or Modality of Assistance

Loan

Financing

Public sector (Sovereign)

Status

Approval Number

Loan No. 1763

Approval Date

03 Oct 2000

Closing Date

08 Aug 2006

Geographical Location

Sintokha-Trongsa-Trashigang and Trongsa-Zhemgang

Sector

Transport and ICT

Subsector

Road Transport

Safeguard Categories

Environment: B

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